Anthony Edwards has averaged 5.2 assists per game this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile -- near the top of the league by this standard in recent days.Anthony Edwards has averaged 40.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.8 higher than he's averaged overall this year.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Timberwolves.Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Timberwolves grade out 9th-best in in the NBA with 11.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.Anthony Edwards will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage generally increases player production in all facets of the game.
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